Italy•EuropeYouth Mobility Visa (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-45 days
Application Fee
50 EUR
Stay Duration
12 months
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay national visa for young adults from bilateral working holiday agreement countries. Allows work and travel in Italy for up to 12 months. Eligible nationalities: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea.
The Youth Mobility Visa (formerly called Working Holiday Visa) allows young adults aged 18-30 (up to 35 for Australians and Canadians) from designated countries to work and travel in Italy for 12 months. The visa provides flexibility for holiday and employment purposes. Agreements exist with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Korea.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
1,900 EUR
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AU, CA, KR, NZ, JP, HK
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for entire 12-month period
Passport photos
2 recent biometric photos (35x40mm)
Proof of funds
Bank statements or evidence showing minimum EUR 1,900
Health insurance
Coverage for EUR 30,000+ for 12-month stay in Italy
Return ticket
Or proof of funds to purchase return ticket
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Advantages
- Work and travel flexibility
- No sponsorship required
- Access to Italian employment market
- Cultural exchange opportunity
- Renewable with new agreement in some cases
Considerations
- Age restricted (18-30, 35 for AU/CA)
- Limited to eligible nationalities only
- Only 12-month validity
- Cannot extend beyond 12 months
- No pathway to residency
Application Process
Check eligibility
Verify nationality is eligible for bilateral agreement (AU, CA, NZ, KR only)
Prepare documents
Gather passport, photos, proof of funds (EUR 1,900), health insurance
Apply at consulate
Submit application at Italian consulate in country of residence
Await decision
Check application status
Receive visa
Collect working holiday visa from consulate
Travel to Italy
Enter Italy with visa
Apply for residence permit
Within 8 days of arrival, apply for residence permit at Questura
Application Forms
Working Holiday Visa Application
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